MONTGOMERY-A public service announcement featuring University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban encouraging vaccinations for COVID-19 will begin airing in the state this week.
The PSA for broadcast, cable and digital media encourages people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations so that players and fans can safely enjoy loud and full stadiums in 2021. In addition to Coach Saban, the PSA features University of Alabama cheerleaders, the Big Al mascot, cheering fans, and scenes from Bryant-Denny Stadium.
The Alabama Department of Public Health appreciates the support of Coach Saban and other notable figures in promoting COVID-19 vaccines. More than 11,000 Alabama residents have died due to COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic.
Data from April 2021 indicate that there have been significant decreases in hospitalizations among people age 55 and older, but this trend has not been seen in those under age 55. Young people age 12 and older are now eligible to receive Pfizer vaccine. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are available for people age 18 and older.
Information about where to get vaccinated at county health departments and other vaccine providers is available at https://www.
Media Release/Karen Landers, M.D./ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
